Russia's disinformation campaign is aimed at supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, undermining mainstream German parties and sowing anxiety about the economy ahead of the country's February 23 elections,

A Russian disinformation campaign is seeking to boost the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), undermine mainstream German parties and sow worries about the economy ahead of the country's Feb. 23 election,

German think tank CeMAS identifies a surge in Russian disinformation targeting the AfD while aiming to destabilize support for Ukraine.

Russia is actively conducting a disinformation campaign to support Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. According to United24 Media, the campaign aims to sow discord among mainstream political factions and exacerbate economic anxieties ahead of the February 23 election.